Part-time School Police Officer

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 is looking to fill a part-time position for a School Police Officer (SPO). The position would work at our Schuylkill Technology Center buildings.

Qualifitications:

Must possess the necessary certification, clearances, and training to be a legally qualified SPO in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Successfully complete basic training as required by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training commission under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training) or has graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, has been employed as a State trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police, and has separated from that service in good standing.

Successfully complete the Basic School Resource Officer Course offered by the National Association of School Resource Officers or an equivalent course of instruction approved by the commission. (ii). A school police officer who is currently employed or contracted by a school entity or nonpublic school shall have six months from the effective date of this paragraph to complete the instruction. (July 2, 2019).

A school police officer shall also attend annual in-service training approved by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist school officials with enforcement of school policy and regulations regarding student and visitor conduct.

Protect persons and property on school premises; work through school administration to address concerns related to school safety, including building security, transportation, emergency response and evacuation plans.

Full job description available upon request.